2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 41 L |
